Job Description
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform
each of the essential duties/responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties/responsibilities of this job.
- Obtains health histories by performing complete physical examinations and
psychosocial assessments, interprets findings from the examinations,
contributing to the problem list and a plan of care.
- Performs clinical and diagnostic procedures which may include complete skin
examination, manual breast examination, digital rectal examination, fecal occult
blood test, as indicated by complete history, physical examination, gender, age,
lifestyle, and personal behavior risk factors in accordance with the American
Cancer Society and other leading professional organization cancer screening and
follow-up guidelines.
- Performs diagnostic procedures which may include skin biopsies.
- Provides diagnostic and pharmacologic management of the disease process
and treatment side effects through ongoing assessment, intervention and
education in collaboration with the physician in the office and hospital settings.
- Works within the guidelines established in the policy manual related to
Nursing Protocol, Chemotherapy Guidelines, Admixture policies and
Quality Assessment/Quality of Care.
- Integrates an individualized health maintenance program for clientele in the
community and office settings.
- Utilizes resources and problem solves when system barriers occur as the client
repeatedly moves through acute, ambulatory, and home care settings.
- Provides knowledge in area of clinical expertise throughout the following phases
of the illness trajectory: prevention, detection, diagnosis, acute care, terminal
care/home care, rehabilitation, and survivorship to members of the
multidisciplinary team involved in the assessment and management of
individuals/families with cancer.
- Evaluates and implements nursing and non-nursing research findings.
- Collaborates with other members of the medical/nursing research community
to implement and evaluate research protocols and report research findings.
- Serves as a resource person for the nursing staff by providing information
being studied in clinical trials.
- Performs all other duties/responsibilities as necessary or assigned.
Skills and Requirements
Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited
nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program. This
position is entry-level and typically requires a minimum of 0-3 years post MSN
experience, preferably in the chosen specialty.
- RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in
practicing state. Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. Current basic life
support (BLS)/CPR certification required specialty.
- Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state.
- Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.
- OR Clinical Nurse Specialist Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an
accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Clinical Nurse
Specialist program. This position is entry-level and typically requires a minimum
of 0-3 years of post-MSN experience, preferably in the chosen specialty.
- RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in
practicing state.
- Current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
